The Lost Shagmas Tree

It is 1974. <break time="1.0s" /> America is thick with texture. Floors are soft. Colors are bold.

Comfort is king. <break time="1.0s" /> Shag carpet is everywhere. In homes. In clubs. In offices. <break time="1.0s" />

But even at its peak, something unexpected happens. There is surplus.

Offcuts. Extra runs. Waste costs money. <break time="1.0s" /> In the 1970s, recycling is not

a trend. It is practicality. Material matters. <break time="1.0s" /> Carpet is stripped. Separated.

Saved. These fibers are not finished. <break time="1.0s" /> They are cleaned. Warm water.

Mild detergents. Careful heat. Softness is preserved. Color remains true. <break time="1.0s" /> What comes out is

no longer carpet. It is raw texture. <break time="1.0s" /> At the same time, design is bending. Furniture curves.